281: Launch of GTD After Hours
From Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel & Dirt by Mid-Atlantic Gravel
April 2, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 281
About this episode
Brian and Joey unveil their new community platform, GTD After Hours, aimed at fostering connections among gravel biking fans and adventurers.
Dive into this episode where Brian and Joey unveil their exciting new community platform, GTD After Hours, built on Discord. Discover how they're fostering a genuine connection among gravel biking fans, bikepackers, and adventurers, moving beyond traditional social media. Main Topics: - The evolution from Patreon to a dedicated Discord community - Building a vetted, spam-free, and engaging online space - How to join and participate in the GTD After Hours server - Features of the Discord setup, channels, and community guidelines - Supporting creators and the value of community-driven content - Upcoming meetups, ride reports, and community events - How this platform aims to replace doom scrolling with meaningful engagement - Technical tips for joining and using Discord effectively In this episode: Brian and Joey share the backstory and motivation behind launching the community Details on how to support for only $5/month via LaunchPass The significance of creating a curated space without politics or negativity A tour of the channels, from gear, ride reports, to event calendars Special perks for early supporters, including free gravel-themed shirts and stickers Tips on setting up…
People in this episode
Hosts: Brian, Joey
Topics covered
- GTD After Hours
- Discord community
- gravel biking
- bikepacking
- community engagement
- supporting creators
- online space
- meetups
- ride reports
- community events
Keywords
- Patreon
- spam-free
- community-driven content
- technical tips
- curated space
- adventure bikers
- gravel enthusiasts
Mentioned in this episode
Products: GTD After Hours, Discord, LaunchPass
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